Online Pretest for Chapter 11 - Cardiovascular Emergencies

1: Which of the following statements about the heart is true?

A: It does not have veins.

B: It does not have arteries.

C: It cannot tolerate being without oxygen.

D: The right side is more muscular than the left side.

2: How does the heart get more blood when it is working hard?

A: The aorta constricts.

B: The heart beats faster.

C: The coronary arteries dilate.

D: The pulmonary vascular resistance increases.

3: Premature ventricular contraction may occur when the heart:

A: needs to beat faster.

B: requires less oxygen.

C: receives too much blood.

D: does not receive enough oxygen.

4: Chest pain associated with heart ischemia is NOT likely to radiate to the:

A: jaw.

B: eyes.

C: neck.

D: left arm.

5: What is the most important first step in dealing with a patient who is having a heart attack?

A: Starting an IV

B: Initiating CPR

C: Performing defibrillation

D: Showing support and a caring attitude

6: Which of the following is NOT considered a link in the Chain of Survival?

A: BLS

B: ACLS

C: Rapid transport

D: Early defibrillation

7: AEDs should be used only on patients who are:

A: less than 90 lb.

B: taller than 4' 5".

C: 8 years of age or older.

D: 16 years of age or older.

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